Priceless

Start listening to the “still small voice” and obeying (1 Kings 19:12). Seems like a clear thought, a sentence, a word, also an impression: stop at this store for no reason you can think of. Go in this business, go to the laundrymat. When you follow through, He does something, a divine appointment, a cherished gift that only He knew you wanted. You could be given a friend’s name, their face shows up in your mind or their “twin” arrives in front of you when that person lives in another state. When you call them it’s God’s timing, they needed to hear your encouragement just then. If it’s not possible to call, you pray for them. You’re obedient. God starts to trust you. You don’t always see fruit, but your work for the Kingdom is eternal and can’t be taken away. His voice is always aligned with His character.

Four years ago, I was hearing the Lord, a few times a year. I signed up for a one week, distant mission trip and was very apprehensive seeking the Lord and praying fervently for the trip. I heard the Lord say, “It’s not going to be easy.” Another time in prayer, He said, “You can do nothing without Me,” that’s right from John 15. The building where we stayed for the mission had a sign upstairs that read, “All things are possible with God,” “Not easy!”

"He brought me to his banquet hall and raised the banner of love over me. Restore my strength with raisins and refresh me with apples! I am weak from passion... His left hand is under my head and his right hand caresses me" - Song of Solomon 2:4-6